Good Day
Amarillo
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The owners of Helium Heights are transforming the historic helium plant into a mixed-use destination with shops, a wedding venue, restaurants & outdoor event spaces planned for summer, including Route 66’s centennial celebration, while the wedding venue will open by this time next year. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo business owner Hallye Stubblefield at Casual Conversation Shop has launched a TikTok trade proposal offering vintage clothing in exchange for services like nail techs + hair styling. The idea addresses rising costs and invites locals to visit her shop at 4004 S. Washington. 96.9 KISS FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Police today warns shoppers about a surge in fake Amazon refund texts that direct them to a phishing site & advises verifying offers through the official Amazon app before clicking any links. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host a ceremony for National Vietnam Veterans Day on Sunday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m. to honor military personnel who served in Vietnam, World War II, Korean, Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. NewsChannel 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA said the statewide average for regular gas climbed from $2.59 to $3.62 in one month, putting pressure on drivers in Amarillo. Local motorists are urged to compare prices and drive carefully (per AAA) to stretch their fuel budgets. ABC 7 Amarillo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Theresa Miller, a business teacher at Amarillo High, was surprised when Chick-fil-A representatives visited and awarded her the National Teacher of the Year honor — making her the first educator in Texas to receive the award. She beat over 1,400 teachers from 45 states. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT plans multiple lane closures near Amarillo starting Monday, affecting I-27, I-40, Loop 335, and the FM 3331/Hunsley Road bridge. Drivers should use caution as closures include overnight work (7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday) amid patching and repairs. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ A state law takes effect July 1 to let food trucks from Amarillo travel statewide with lower fees as City officials offer temporary permits until new state applications start June 1 + inspections occur to meet required safety standards. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Crews will begin construction on a $12 million SH 207 safety improvement project Monday, March 30, stretching from the SH 15 intersection in Spearman to the Hutchinson County line. The project adds new asphalt, drainage upgrades + ADA sidewalk improvements and will finish early 2027. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Coffee Memorial Blood Center urgently needs platelet donations to replenish its low supply. Donors can visit 7500 Wallace Blvd Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ St. Matthew’s Methodist Church will offer its famed stuffed sopapillas with beans, rice, and hot sauce on April 11 from 11 AM to 2 PM at 1631 S Roberts in Amarillo. Fans should arrive early as supplies are limited+. 96.9 KISS FM
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Jesus Journey Challenge
2:50-6:20 p.m. — High Plains Retreat Center — Registration fees apply — Experience a physical journey through the life of Jesus with team-based challenges.
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Treasure & Mineral Show
5-9 p.m. on Friday & 2-?? p.m. on Saturday — Green Tree Village Apartments — Free admission — Discover gems and minerals at this family-friendly event hosted by the Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society.
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2026 Spring Amarillo Job Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Free entry — Connect with 80 to 100 employers and explore a variety of job opportunities face-to-face.
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Yellow City Comic Convention 2026
April 17-19 — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Cost varies — Celebrate fandom with cosplay, artists, panels, and celebrity guests at this community favorite.
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Music Through the Generations
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Ticketed event — Experience the evolution of chamber music from Beethoven to Brahms.
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